Friday, May 1, 2015

Ten Picture Books For Toddlers

My two-year-old daughter, Harper, is in that in-between stage where board books are sometimes too simplistic for her, but picture books can be too wordy.  Going to the library is a little more time consuming now than it used to be, since I need to scan each picture book before we check it out to ensure that there aren't more than a few sentences on each page.  Here are a few not-too-long picture books that have recently captured my daughter's heart, and are fun for mom and dad to read as well:  
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Time to Say "Please"! By Mo Willems
This list is basically a grand round of applause to Mo Willems.  Children and parents everywhere love you, Mr. Willems.

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Pirate, Viking, and Scientist by Jared Chapman
Harper likes pirates, and I like that this book exposes her to some more scientific words like "theory" and "experiment."   Plus the illustrations are cute.

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Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems
Harper has a cousin on both sides of her family named Sam, so this book was an auto win for her.

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The Pigeon Needs A Bath!  by Mo Willems
I told you.  We really like Mr. Willems.

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Sam and Dave Dig A Hole by Mac Barnett
Harper and I were both completely enchanted by this award winning book.  The dog especially cracks me up.

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Hide And Snake by Keith Baker
These illustrations are top notch, and Harper loves finding the snake on each page.

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Falling for Rapunzel by Leah Wilcox
Harper doesn't know the original Rapunzel story yet, but I do, so I thought this book was hilarious.  Harper likes it anyway.  :)

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Don't Push The Button! by Bill Cotter
This book is more interactive for kids.  Harper is perfectly fine with that.

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A New Chick for Chickies by Janee Trasler
I picked this one up as a primer for Harper, since she will be getting a baby brother this August.  Happily, she took to it immediately.  Hopefully she takes to the bambino just as quickly when he comes.  *fingers majorly crossed*

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Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep by Barney Saltzberg
Panda bears are basically the greatest of all God's creations according to Harper, so I didn't even check to see if it was too wordy before adding this to our library pile.  Luckily it isn't too wordy, but the pictures of panda bears are really what makes it in this house.


What other picture books would you recommend to the young picture book crowd?  We're always looking for suggestions around here.
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6 comments:

  1. Jessie H.May 1, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    I adore Mo Willems' books! My godsons and my nephews love The Pigeon Needs A Bath! I'm totally going to have to get Pirate, Viking, & Scientist for them!

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    1. Melissa @ Bookmark DragonMay 1, 2015 at 1:40 PM

      Mo Willems is the best. Hope they enjoy P, V & S! :)

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  • Jenni ElyseMay 4, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    I'll admit that I don't read a lot of pictures books since I don't have kids. But, I get the chance every now and then when I read to my nieces and nephews. The Pigeon Needs a Bath is one of my faves!

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    1. Bookmark DragonMay 4, 2015 at 4:00 PM

      So glad you've had the chance to read some Mo Willems! He's hilarious. :)

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